There are 5 ways to get from Ranchi to Maithon Dam by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ranchi to Dhanbadbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater Push Back / ...
- Take the taxi from Dhanbad to Maithon Damtaxi
5h 27mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jntrain 13403 / ...
6h 6m₹836–2,917Drive 188.2 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Maithon Damcar 188.2 km
2h 54m₹2,110–3,047Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi to Maithon Damtaxi 188.2 km
2h 54m₹3,500–4,200Train, taxi
- Take the train from Ranchi to Chittaranjantrain 18619 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chittaranjan to Maithon Damtaxi
6h 45m₹1,040–2,541
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Maithon Dam is to train and taxi which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Maithon Dam is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Maithon Dam. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Kumardubi via Dhanbad Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Ranchi and Maithon Dam is 187 km. The road distance is 188.2 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Maithon Dam without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Ranchi to Maithon Dam, including transfers.
Ranchi to Maithon Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Maithon Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Maithon Dam is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Ranchi to Maithon Dam.
There are 29+ hotels available in Maithon Dam.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Maithon Dam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ranchi to Chittaranjan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹850–4,200
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91-99 55 15 34 91
- Website
- bhartitaxiservice.com
Uma Taxi service
- Phone
- +91 95 25 52 53 80
- Website
- umataxi.in
Ranchi Cabs
- Phone
- +91 900 666 6549
- Website
- ranchicabs.com
Ranchi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 790 362 9240
- Website
- ranchicabservice.com
Ranchi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 933 416 0743
- Website
- ranchitaxi.in
Doorstep Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 32 20 11 85
Ghumaakar Cabs
- Phone
- +91 80 01 51 60 00
- Website
- ghumaakarcabs.com
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